HP State Consumer Commission Recruitment 2026: Bailiff & Driver Posts, Apply by 25 August 2026

H.P. State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Shimla, has announced applications for 05 Job Trainee Vacancies for the posts of Bailiff and Driver (Group-C). The eligible candidates can apply through offline mode of application. The completed application form and the required documents must be submitted to the Commission office on or before 5:00 PM on 25 August 2026.

This recruitment is being made under Himachal Pradesh State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission Recruitment, Promotion, Control, Discipline and Appeal and other Conditions of Service Rules, 2024 as amended from time to time.

HP State Consumer Commission Recruitment 2026: Quick Details

Have a complete overview of the recruitment details at a glance:

HP State Consumer Commission Vacancy 2026

This recruitment has been introduced with 05 vacancies in total. Out of these 05 vacancies, 03 posts are for Bailiff, and 02 posts are for Driver. Here are all the category-wise details:

Eligibility for HP State Consumer Commission Recruitment 2026

It is important for candidates to understand all the qualifications and other essential requirements in depth before submitting their applications to the authorities. Here is eligibility criteria for each vacancy type: 

Bailiff: 03 Vacancies

To be considered for the Bailiff position, candidates must have the following:

• 10+2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board/University.
• All three posts are in the Unreserved (UR) Category.
• Only 03 Vacancies are available for this post.

Driver: 02 Posts

Applicants for the position of Driver must meet the following requirements:

• 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized Board/University.
• Should hold a valid driving licence for Light/Heavy Motor Vehicles for driving in hill areas.
• 02 vacancy(s) available. 
• 01 post is available for UR (Ex-servicemen) .
• 01 post reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC).

Important Education Requirement

This recruitment has an additional schooling requirement. The candidate shall be eligible for appointment only if he/she has passed Matriculation and 10+2 from a school/ institution situated in Himachal Pradesh.

Note: This condition shall not apply to Bonafide Himachalis.

HP State Consumer Commission Age Limit 2026

The candidate should not have crossed the prescribed age on the last date of submission of the application.

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Age Limit: 45 years (Maximum)
• The upper age limit for Scheduled Caste (SC) reserved posts is 50 years or as per permissible government instructions.

Application Fee For HP State Consumer Commission

Candidates applying for these posts have to pay an application fee of Rs. 450/-. This fee needs to be paid through an Indian Postal Order (IPO) or Demand Draft (DD). The IPO/DD should be drawn in favour of: Registrar, H.P. State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Shimla.

How to Apply for HP State Consumer Commission Recruitment 2026?

The application process for this recruitment is completely offline. Applicants need to complete their application form and send it along with all the required documents to the Commission office before the given deadline. Here are the key steps to follow:

• Get the prescribed application form for the recruitment. 
• Fill in all the necessary details in the form. 
• Attach self-attested copies of the requested certificates and documents. 
• Submit one recent passport-size photograph
• Add an application fee of  ₹450  through Indian Postal Order or Demand Draft.
• Candidates applying for the Driver post should also attach their valid driving licence.
• Verify all the details once the application is completed. 
• Send the completed application to the Registrar, H.P. State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Shimla.
• Make sure the application reaches the office on or before 25 August 2026 by 5:00 PM. 

Note: Applications received after the deadline or applications that are incomplete or missing required documents may be rejected.

Where to Send the Application?

The applications should be submitted to the following address: 

Registrar

H.P. State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission

Block No. 33, SDA Complex

Kasumpti, Shimla – 171009

Himachal Pradesh

HP State Consumer Commission Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Applicants should not wait to submit their application until the last day. It should reach the concerned office before the closing time. If your application is received after the given deadline of 25 August at 5:00 PM, it will not be taken into consideration.

Selection Process

The Commission will first check and scrutinize the submitted forms and documents after receiving the applications.

Candidates eligible on the basis of the applications received shall be called for the selection process as per the applicable Service Rules. A separate written-exam pattern is not available in the details of the recruitment notice. In general, the selection will feature:

• Review of the submitted applications.
• Checking required qualifications and documents.
• Shortlisting of the eligible candidates.
• Selection of eligible candidates for the selection process as per applicable Service Rules.

Documents Required

Candidates should attach the following documents to their application form: 

• Prescribed application form
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Educational qualification certificates
• Category certificate, wherever applicable
• Valid driving licence for Driver applicants
• Other required certificates/documents
• Indian Postal Order/Demand Draft of ₹450/-

Important Instructions for Applicants

Follow the instructions given below when submitting an application for this recruitment: 

• The application submission process is entirely online. 
• Complete all information accurately.
• Upload all necessary documents along with the form.
• Paste a recent passport-size photograph.
• The driver applicants must have the required valid licence for Light/Heavy Motor Vehicles in hilly terrain.
• Payment of a fee of ₹450/- by IPO or DD.
• Make sure that your application reaches the Commission by 25 August 2026, 5:00 p.m.
• Late applications will not be accepted.
• Incomplete applications can be rejected.
• The application can also be refused if the supporting documents are not submitted.

Important Note for Previous Bailiff Applicants

Candidates who have already applied for the post of Bailiff against Advertisement Notice dated 06.11.2024 and found their applications valid in scrutiny need not apply again.  This is notwithstanding the fact that the said advertisement was subsequently withdrawn vide Public Notice dated 29.05.2025.

The Commission has uploaded the list of eligible candidates on its official website.